Lake Wales Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Lake Wales, FL. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lake Wales Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Wales Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lake Wales Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $319.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $298.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHICH PROMOTES THE LAKE WALES BUSINESS DISTRICT AND EDUCATES INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE LAKE WALES AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTES BUSINESS IN THE LAKE WALES, FLORIDA AREA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Clark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clarke Gerald Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Oguntola Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Bracewell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry R Alford President/ce | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Royce Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $70,020 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $125,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,980 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,747 |
Investment income | $14 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $44,792 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,059 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $319,612 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $170,451 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,846 |
Other employee benefits | $9,146 |
Payroll taxes | $14,591 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $871 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,119 |
Office expenses | $1,808 |
Information technology | $3,009 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,736 |
Travel | $7,249 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,494 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $127 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $28,005 |
Total functional expenses | $298,171 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,590 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $122,931 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $466 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $170,192 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,682 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $17,831 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,465 |
Total liabilities | $31,978 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $138,214 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $170,192 |